Caretaker in Richmond upon Thames

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Richmond upon Thames, TW2

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Closing date: 14/12/26

Caretaker – Primary School (Richmond upon Thames)

Join us as a caretaker based in the Richmond upon Thames area, supporting a local primary school with day-to-day upkeep and improvement works. This hands-on role involves working alongside another caretaker on a range of practical projects: repairing, replacing, or building fences, painting and decorating both inside and outside, and tackling ongoing maintenance tasks as needed. Some work will be weather dependent. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Salary: £13.45-£14.80 per hour (£15.07-£16.59 including rolled up holiday pay), paid monthly.

About TIB Services

We are a recruitment agency acting for a school, connecting reliable and practical people with schools that value their skills.

Your Responsibilities

Repairing, replacing, and building fences on school grounds
Painting and decorating inside and outside the school
Carrying out general maintenance and DIY tasks as required
Keeping areas clear and tidy for pupils, staff, and visitors
Supporting the smooth daily running of the school site

What We're Looking For

Reliable, professional, and proactive attitude
Strong DIY skills and experience with tools
Understanding of the importance of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety in a school environment
Comfortable working as part of a small site team

Benefits

Reliable payment every month
Flexible, short-term role – ideal for those seeking rewarding work without a long-term commitment
Ongoing support from our team
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community

Trusted & Accredited

We welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds, and encourage mature candidates and those returning to work to apply. TIB Services is proud to be:

An Age Friendly Employer (Centre for Ageing Better)
Rest Less Age Inclusive Employer
REC Corporate Member
REC Audited Education award holder
Signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant
National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO) Partner
National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) Partner

How to Apply

Interested in this rewarding role? Please complete our short application form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Join Us in Making a Difference

At TIB Services, we believe all staff and students deserve a safe and welcoming school environment. Your experience and reliability can help make that happen.

Disclosure requirement: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must not be barred from working in this role and will be required to disclose all convictions, including those that are spent and unspent, as part of the recruitment process.